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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Struggling Eagles headline Week 9 plays
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Michael Vick and Co. have been awful, but are must-starts against the Saints' D
The Lions have found some offensive rhythm and should pounce on the Jaguars
Denver shut down New Orleans, but a few Bengals could still hurt the Broncos
It might not be crunch time in terms of the NFL playoffs or even the fantasy postseason, but it's a "loser leave town" week for the struggling Eagles, their coach and quarterback Michael Vick. The fates of all three are tied together.
The suggestion here, because of the fantasy gold mine that is the Saints defense, is to tie your fantasy fate to Philly this week.
It's payback time for Vick and his receiving targets Jeremy Maclin, DeSean Jackson and even Brent Celek. The Saints are easily the worst team in fantasy against quarterbacks and wide receivers. Meanwhile, we saw LeSean McCoy enjoy somewhat of a resurgence last week with two touchdowns, and he should be a monster against a Saints defense that is the second-worst in fantasy versus running backs too.
It's now or never for the perpetually disappointing Eagles still on your roster. Thankfully, Andy Reid made some decisions easier by choosing to hold off on benching Vick for rookie Nick Foles in this tasty Monday night matchup.
If only all the decisions were so easy for owners facing a week without their Pats, 49ers, Rams and even their Jets, who are all on byes this week. Tom Brady, Stevan Ridley, Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Stephen Gostkowski, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, David Akers, the 49ers D/ST, Steven Jackson, Greg Zuerlein, Shonn Greene and more have to be replaced in lineups this weekend.
We break down all the decisions in our Week 9 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em:
Chiefs -- Jamaal Charles, Dwayne Bowe: Charles has been grossly underutilized at times, but rest assured it won't happen in back-to-back weeks. Earlier this season, Charles had a breakout game after a curiously small number of carries. As for Bowe, getting Matt Cassel back at the helm should help him get back to being one of the must-start wide receivers in fantasy, especially against a Chargers team that has been ninth-worst in fantasy against receivers to date. If you need a deep sleeper, Dexter McCluster might be an option, depending on whether he is eligible at running back or receiver in your league.
Chargers -- Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Malcom Floyd, Antonio Gates, Nick Novak, Chargers D/ST: This is virtually a start-all game for the Chargers, since the Chiefs are in the bottom half of fantasy against everything. The Chargers' defense is an especially good streaming option against a Chiefs team that is second-worst in fantasy versus opposing D/STs. The Chargers will get back on track here for fantasy owners.
Chiefs -- Matt Cassel, Peyton Hillis, Shaun Draughn, Jon Baldwin, Steve Breaston, Tony Moeaki, Ryan Succop, Chiefs D/ST: Cassel gives the Chiefs a better chance in fantasy than Brady Quinn (concussion), but the uncertainty makes all of these guys low-end stashees at this point.
Chargers -- Ronnie Brown, Robert Meachem, Eddie Royal: Meachem and Royal are banged up and unproductive, and you cannot guarantee Brown will remain a frequently targeted pass receiver each week. Brown is a low-end flex sleeper if you're desperate, though, especially in PPR formats.
Ravens -- Ray Rice, Torrey Smith, Justin Tucker, Ravens D/ST: The Browns have been a useful defense for much of the season, but with Joe Haden back playing shutdown corner the unit has played much better of late, particularly at home. Use Joe Flacco, Anquan Boldin or Dennis Pitta as needed, but the above quartet are the only sure things against an improving Browns defense.
Browns -- Trent Richardson: The Ray Lewis-less Ravens will come off the bye playing better defense than they did going in, making Richardson the only Brown to trust this week. Phil Dawson is also a potential option, but after last week's dud, there should be a more promising kicker on waivers.
Ravens -- Bernard Pierce, Jacoby Jones, Ed Dickson: These guys still have some value as bench players, but they're not yet useful as starters.
Browns -- Brandon Weeden, Montario Hardesty, Josh Gordon, Greg Little, Ben Watson, Jordan Cameron, Browns D/ST: Weeden had a 300-yard game last time against the Ravens, and the Baltimore defense is even more banged up now. But trusting him against a team that is still top 10 in fantasy versus quarterbacks is dangerous. That makes all of Cleveland's receivers questionable plays as well.
Cardinals -- Larry Fitzgerald: He made an impact against the 49ers, so it's safe to start him in all leagues again, especially with the Packers sitting at 11th-worst in fantasy versus wide receivers. Also, LaRod Stephens-Howling is a viable flex option in deeper leagues because of his involvement in the offense as a pass receiver out of the backfield.
Packers -- Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, James Jones, Mason Crosby, Packers D/ST: The Cardinals, despite making Alex Smith look like a star Monday night, rank third-best in fantasy versus quarterbacks. No one is going to sit Rodgers, though, or his primary targets. The Pack's defense is also a great streaming option against a Cardinals team that has been the sixth-most forgiving against opposing D/STs.
Cardinals -- John Skelton, William Powell, Andre Roberts, Early Doucet, Michael Floyd, Todd Heap, Jay Feely, Cardinals D/ST: The relatively short week and road trip make this a difficult spot to trust your marginal Cardinals options. There should be some garbage time in this one, but it's unclear where the extra productions will come from with Skelton at the helm. Watch this week closely if you want to take a flier on a Cardinals sleeper for the stretch run.
Packers -- Alex Green, James Starks, Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Jermichael Finley: Even though Green has retained the starting running back job, the Packers just don't run the ball. Finley remains a fantasy enigma, and the Cardinals are the third-best team in fantasy versus tight ends, so sit him and hope he finally wakes up on your bench.
Bills -- C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson, Stevie Johnson: The Texans aren't a defense to mess with, particularly against running backs (third-best in fantasy), but the Bills vowed over the bye to get the ball into the hands of Spiller and Jackson as much as possible. They will be active in the passing game, in addition to the run. Start them even in this tough road matchup. There should be some garbage time stats for them, even if they get stuffed early. The same goes for Johnson.
Texans -- Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels, Shayne Graham, Texans D/ST: It is hard to imagine a league where these guys shouldn't be active. Foster gets to abuse the worst team in fantasy versus running backs, while Johnson should be at his best after the rest of the bye week and against the fourth-worst team in fantasy versus wide receivers. Also start Matt Schaub as needed. The Bills are third-worst in fantasy versus quarterbacks, too.
Bills -- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Donald Jones, Scott Chandler, Rian Lindell, Bills D/ST: Jones has a chance to emerge as a stretch-run sleeper, but the Texans are one of the toughest opposing defenses in fantasy at home, so ignore these marginal options here.
Texans -- Ben Tate, Justin Forsett, Kevin Walter: Tate hasn't been healthy, so Forsett might be a factor if this game gets out of hand and Foster gives way to a mop-up man. Walter is a sleeper in deeper formats, but a more consistent option likely can be found in most leagues.
Dolphins -- Reggie Bush, Dolphins D/ST: Bush is the only sure thing with Ryan Tannehill (knee/thigh) banged up. Also worth considering is goal-line back Daniel Thomas against a Colts defense that is eighth-worst in fantasy versus running backs. The Dolphins' defense won't be its best against a Colts team that is clearly better at home, but the unit is still one of the top-12 options for Week 9.
Colts -- Andrew Luck, Reggie Wayne: One of the biggest surprises of this season has been the performance of the Miami defense. While it has been great against the run, it has been 12th-worst against quarterbacks and 10th-worst against wide receivers. That makes Luck and Wayne the best of the Colts options. You might also consider Donnie Avery as a stopgap out of necessity.
Dolphins -- Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore, Lamar Miller, Brian Hartline, Davone Bess, Dan Carpenter: The uncertainty at quarterback clouds most of the Dolphins this week. Even if Tannehill plays the whole game, he might not be 100 percent, and owners have already had enough of Hartline's inconsistency in standard fantasy leagues.
Colts -- Donald Brown, Vick Ballard, Delone Carter, Coby Fleener, Dwayne Allen, Adam Vinatieri, Colts D/ST: Brown's return to health is promising, but the Dolphins have one of the elite run defenses in the NFL. Also, there is a complex timeshare still in place with Ballard and Carter getting action in the Colts' running game. The same frustrations exist with the tight end combo.
Bears -- Matt Forte, Michael Bush, Brandon Marshall, Robbie Gould, Bears D/ST: The Titans are third-worst in fantasy versus running backs, so both Forte and his touchdown-vulture are good plays this week. The Titans are also fifth-worst in fantasy versus quarterbacks, so even Jay Cutler might be a bye-week replacement option. The problem is that Cutler doesn't have much in the way of a secondary target on the outside.
Titans -- None: Don't mess with the Bears defense, if you can afford to avoid it.
Bears -- Earl Bennett, Devin Hester, Kellen Davis: They just are not consistent enough to trust unless out of necessity. The Titans are last in fantasy versus tight ends, but who even owns Davis at this point?
Titans -- Matt Hasselbeck, Chris Johnson, Jamie Harper, Kenny Britt, Nate Washington, Kendall Wright, Jared Cook, Rob Bironas, Titans D/ST: This is about as clear a "sit-all" game as there has been this season. The Bears' defense has been so good, even starting Johnson is tough this week against the No. 2 team in fantasy against running backs. The receivers might get some garbage time numbers, but there is no way to know who will lead the way. Cook might be the best one of the bunch if you're weak at tight end.
Lions -- Matthew Stafford, Mikel Leshoure, Calvin Johnson, Titus Young, Brandon Pettigrew, Jason Hanson, Lions D/ST: Leshoure is the only real question mark here after he spent most of the second half on the bench last week. The Lions say it was a function of the game situation, so there is little reason to think Leshoure won't be effective against the fifth-worst team in fantasy versus running backs. Megatron should be healthier and less likely to be blanketed, so keep him active while also jumping on the Young bandwagon. Stafford was great against a good Seahawks secondary, so expect him to be great again with a full complement of weapons in what qualifies as his first truly favorable matchup of the season. The Lions' defense is another great streaming option, not to mention a bargain in salary cap leagues.
Jaguars -- Rashad Jennings: Jennings wasn't great in place of Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) last week, but he should be better here, even if the Lions are one of the best run defenses in the NFL. Jennings will get catches and receiving yards again, even if he gets stuffed on the ground.
Lions -- Joique Bell, Kevin Smith, Tony Scheffler: Bell and Scheffler might be threats to score, but their usage is not consistent enough to make them starters.
Jaguars -- Blaine Gabbert, Cecil Shorts, Justin Blackmon, Marcedes Lewis, Josh Scobee, Jaguars D/ST: The Lions' defense is tougher -- and the Jags' offense is worse -- than you might think. Shorts is the only one worth considering, but you're better off forcing him to have back-to-back solid games before you consider him a weekly fantasy starter.
Panthers -- Cam Newton, Steve Smith, Greg Olsen: This is a week for Newton owners to breathe a sigh of relief: The Redskins are second-worst in fantasy versus quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends. Even Brandon LaFell is an option as a bye-week replacement, in addition to Newton's primary targets Smith and Olsen. Finally. This contest might also make Justin Medlock a decent fill-in at kicker.
Redskins -- Robert Griffin III, Alfred Morris: Morris should rebound nicely against the 10th-worst team in fantasy versus running backs. You can't sit RGIII at home, even if the Panthers are top 10 in fantasy versus quarterbacks.
Panthers -- Jonathan Stewart, DeAngelo Williams, Mike Tolbert: The Panthers are still trying to find their running game and have handed the reins over to Stewart, but the Redskins have a very good run defense. The best move is to wait for Stewart to force you to start him in fantasy. Ignore his backups.
Redskins -- Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Logan Paulsen, Chris Cooley, Kai Forbath, Redskins D/ST: Lost amid the disappearance of the Panthers' running game and Newton's sophomore slump is the improvement of the Panthers' defense, which is fifth-best in fantasy versus wide receivers. Plus, making sense of RGIII's targets week to week is a crapshoot. Someone is going to have to score points along with Griffin, but is anyone sure it will be Moss again? Mike Shanahan hasn't been, choosing to merely open him in the slot in three-receiver sets.
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Roberto Di Matteo sat down to discuss with Chelsea TV today's match at The Hawthorns.
In a clip that can be viewed here he talks about the game plan needed to take on West Brom and also calls for his players to be accurate in front of goal.
The full interview can be watched now via the channel's online access where there is also Petr Cech talking about Steve Clarke.
Wherever They May Be will be on air from 2.30pm on Chelsea TV.
Host Jason Cundy will be joined in the studio by Kerry Dixon and Tommy Langley, with the three former Blues assessing all of the action as it unfolds from the Midlands, as well as bringing you all of the pre-match build-up, exclusive interviews with both Roberto Di Matteo and members of the first team squad, and all of the breaking team news.
With updates from all of the games taking place across the Premier League, there really is no better way to spend your Saturday afternoon.
As an added bonus, this Saturday's show is exclusively FREE TO VIEW on Sky channel 421 (UK only), so make sure you take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and tune in!
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Moments earlier, the first-year Jacksonville State football coach learned his team was part of the FCS playoffs, providing a soft landing to a bumpy, two-month ride on the postseason bubble.
The 20th-ranked Gamecocks (9-3) will entertain No. 18 Samford (8-4) at 7 p.m. Saturday in JSU Stadium. The winner will travel to play No. 6-seeded McNeese State (10-2) at 6 p.m. Dec. 7.
"It's great to be able to be happy, to be able to truly say without reservations how happy you are and how excited you are and how proud you are of a group of coaches and players. Now, we can really say this is an accomplishment," Clark said. "To be our first year, not many seniors, no quarterback, defense had to get better, and to be in the playoffs. We can brag for a minute. I want to brag on them.
"To get to this step in our first year is huge. It really is. To work this hard and to get ... vindication I guess is the word. That's one of the things that's neat in coaching, when you can tell your players if you do X and Y and Z this is what can happen for you. And it wasn't all perfect, but we did a lot of good things and to get in is a testament to the work they've put in."
It will be JSU's fourth Division I playoff appearance and second in the last four years. It's the second-straight time they have been selected to host their opening game. They have never won one, losing to Western Kentucky in 2003, Furman in 2004 and Wofford in 2010.
The Gamecocks are one of a record three Ohio Valley Conference teams in the expanded, 24-team field. The league hasn't won a playoff game since 2000 (19 games) and is 24-48 all-time in the Division I-AA/FCS playoffs.
It's that history in part that had Clark uncertain of the Gamecocks' chances to get in even as he entertained recruits Saturday night. The players even said after Saturday's 42-34 win over Southeast Missouri they were prepared for either eventuality.
But JSU athletics director Warren Koegel predicted they would be ranked higher than several automatic qualifiers when the bracket was announced. He was proven right when OVC reps Eastern Illinois (No. 1), the Gamecocks (No. 12) and Tennessee State (No. 15) all were among the top 15 in the Simple Ratings System, one of the tools used by the selection committee. Samford was No. 25.
Five AQs — Bethune-Cookman, Sacred Heart, Lafayette (5-6), Butler and Furman — all were ranked below the Gamecocks.
"I'm very excited. I think everybody's excited," said quarterback Eli Jenkins, who didn't watch the selection show and was informed of the Gamecocks' selection in a call from offensive coordinator John Grass. "It's all we've been talking about from the beginning of the spring. We all broke it down on 'national championship,' so this is another step to getting there."
The 7 p.m. kickoff is unusual for JSU at this time of year. School officials desired a home game, but wanted to avoid conflicts with the Iron Bowl at all costs. JSU officials declined to disclose particulars of their bid, citing NCAA preferences.
Despite the obvious logistical challenges of the day — campus closed, Thanksgiving weekend, the Iron Bowl, the aftermath of the Iron Bowl — Koegel is hopeful of a good crowd. The teams, separated by only 80 miles, haven't played since 2007 when Samford left the OVC. The Gamecocks won the last eight meetings to take the overall lead in the series 22-21-2.
The Gamecocks listed the attendance for their last home playoff game in 2010 — played at 11 a.m. ahead of the SEC Championship Game between Auburn and South Carolina — at 11,817. It was one of the highest drawing games of the round.
"For us, it was about knowing we could do a good job of hosting a game and having a great atmosphere to play college football and the highest level, which is playoff football," Koegel said. "This is a great in-state rivalry. I'd like to maybe play them during the regular season some.
"I think this will be a great matchup for both schools. ... It should be a fun night. It's what playoff football should be about. We want to extend an invitation to everybody to come out ... because this will be a big, big moment for this football program and for our university."
Samford will be making its first playoff appearance since 1992. The Southern Conference co-champions enter the game on an emotional two-game winning streak, beating Chattanooga in overtime and Elon on a touchdown with seven seconds to play.
The Bulldogs rank 29th nationally in total offense and 10th in passing. Quarterback Andy Summerlin will test JSU's top-10 passing defense with a game that has produced 3,559 yards and 25 touchdowns. Versatile Fabian Truss is ranked No. 1 in all-purpose yardage, averaging 200.45 yards a game. The senior running back has more than 1,000 yards rushing/receiving and 1,000 yards in returns.
"We got to see them against (common opponent) Georgia State and I was like, 'Wow,'" Clark said. "I had seen them in the past and these suckers have gotten better. There's a reason they've won."
Interestingly, the game will carry an element of sibling rivalry. Jax State linebacker Kyle Pope is twin brother to Samford's leading receiver Kesley Pope.
Sports Writer Al Muskewitz: 256-235-3577. On Twitter @almusky_star.


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by LetsGoThere
Dallas, Texas
August 18, 2005
You can't be the location, smack-dab in the middle of Nevsky Prospekt, and you're only a 10-minute walk from the Hermitage and virtually all of the major sights in town.
The breakfast buffet costs $24 per person, but I'm not complaining, because it is among the best I've ever seen (boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, baked beans, cereals, fruits, a fresh juice squeezer, yogurts, salmon, meats and cheeses… and on and on and on)!
From journal 4 Days in St. Petersburg
by marif
Birchircara, Malta Majjistral, Malta
December 15, 2004
Located on Nevsky prospekt corner with Vladimirsky prospekt, Hotel Radisson is a 5-star luxury hotel that caters mostly for high-class tourists and businessmen. A taxi from the airport to the hotel takes less than 30 minutes. The nearest metro station is Mayakovskaya located about 400 metres east of the hotel. Bus 1 and Bus 22 both ply along Nevsky prospekt with a stop right in front of Hotel Radisson's main entrance.
This 164-room hotel occupies a neoclassical building which was renovated in 2001 after being taken over by the Radisson chain. No expense was spared in restoring the building, which was opened with much fanfare in July 2001. Even before getting inside, you are greeted by the friendly porter who carries your luggage to the lobby. Elegant and magnificent, this extravagant lobby houses the reception on the left and the top-class café-bar Cannelle on the right. The helpful receptionists speak perfect English. Hand in your passport and visa for registration purposes; they will be returned to your room in a couple of hours.
The rooms of most luxury hotels in Russia are categorised as lux, half-lux, classical standard, classical improved and business-class. Radisson's classical standard rooms are the cheapest at US$300 while the lux go for US$450. There are also a couple of royal suites each costing US$1,500. These prices will be much cheaper if you book ahead through an agent in your country. Whichever room you choose however, you can be sure that it comes with luxury furniture and furnishings and all modern amenities. Minibar, satellite television with American and European channels, telephone with automatic wake-up call and air-conditioning are available in all rooms. The top-class clean bathrooms are equipped with both bath and shower. Hot water with automatic temperature control, body soap, shampoo, shower caps and clean towels are available daily.
On the ground floor, besides the lobby and the Cannelle café-bar, there is a state-of-the-art glass-roofed lounge where you can relax and read a paper from the range of English, German and American papers available. On one side of the lounge, an exchange office opens around the clock while the other side is entirely occupied by the huge Barbazan restaurant. Offering a vast menu of traditional Russian and Mediterranean cuisine, this restaurant is one of the best in St. Petersburg. Intimate, romantic and with live music daily, this is the place to be if you want to enjoy an exquisite evening of top-class dining. The included breakfast served in the Barbazan restaurant between 8am and 11am is a veritable experience of exquisite buffet food, hot dishes and culinary delights. Choose from fresh fruit, salmon fillets, hot salmon steak, caviar, hot meat dishes, plain salads, cheese salads, biscuits, cakes, apple pies and more, much more.
Hotel Radisson's excellent location, intimate atmosphere and efficient service are equally appealing. Add to these the exquisite Barbazan restaurant and the cosy café-bar Cannelle and you will understand why in just 3 years, Radisson St.Petersburg has succeeded in gaining a reputation for excellence.
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Irish Fire
An Irish Lady
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An Irish Lady
The character I like the most is Mabry, the oldest inhabitant of the island who some believe is a witch. Mabry wouldn't dispute the description, though she wouldn't agree with it either. Mabry, who is a midwife and has the Sight, is the island. She is the first person you read about on the island and the last.
Spellbound centers on Mollie Tierney's return to Inishmore. Since she left when she was a baby and her mother, an outsider, remarried an American in California, it isn't surprising that she doesn't know much about her heritage. She came to become acquainted with her father, brother, sister-in-law and nieces while teaching for a year on the island. However, before her arrival her sister-in-law dies in childbirth and her brother, drunk, drowns soon after. Instead of a family, she meets a hostile Sean O'Malley, the children's uncle, and for a long time she only sees her father at her brother's funeral.
But Mollie is golden - not just in coloring or privilege, though that is the way Sean O'Malley sees the rich American at first. She also has the golden ability to create family where there were only hostile strangers. She adores her nieces and new nephew. She makes peace with her father. And, when her mother returns to the island for her grandchildren, she works to have her mother make peace with the island, too.
Sean, a native islander who left for fame and fortune elsewhere, is torn between his duty to his orphaned nieces and nephew, his growing interest in Mollie, who is happy on the island but not meant to be there forever, and his fear that Mollie's mother has the right to take what is left of his sister away forever. He knows he isn't meant to be in California and he can't see Mollie staying anywhere else.
When disaster strikes the island, it strikes Sean and Mollie, too. The islanders, all of whom depend on each other, may have to leave their home. Sean may never return at all. The whole island's timeless way of being - and the couple's stalemate - threaten to change and not for the better..
Mollie and Sean's search for trust and love are part of the book. But the strength of the book - its focus on a way of life that most Americans would never see - would be what others consider its weakness. The romance and the characters' motivations don't seem as strong as they could be. Nonetheless, it's a fascinating story.
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We're due with our second daughter on August 15 and haven't yet chosen a name! We had our first daughter's name (Alexandra Ivy) picked out a month after we found out I was pregnant, but we're struggling this time around! Our last name is Bennett.
Our current list includes Georgia, Linnea, Mira, Milla, Noelle, Portia, Priscilla, Sasha, Angelina, Gemma, and Arabella. Here are our requirements:
1. We gravitate towards girly, princess-y names, preferably ones that end in A.
2. We're not purposely going for matchy-matchy names (Alexandra and Arabella), but if we fall in love with another long A name, we won't mind.
3. That said, whichever name we choose should go well with Alexandra.
At this point, we're really looking to narrow down our list. Unless you have an absolutely fantastic suggestion, we don't need to add any more names to the list! If you could give us a good reason for choosing a name or discarding a name, we would really appreciate that. At this point, I love so many names that I wish someone could just say, You should name your child X"!
Thanks for all your help.
I DO have an absolutely fantastic suggestion, and it's Mirabella. It takes Mira from one name and -bella from another, and it gives you a name that goes with Alexandra but less matchily than Arabella.
I think if it were me I would remove Milla from the list because it seems like a nickname for Camilla---which, by the way, I would suggest as another possibility if the goal here weren't to cut down the list.
I think the best one on your list is Georgia. Like Alexandra, it has a clear boy version (Alexander, George), and a boyish nickname (Alex, Georgie). It's so good with your surname, I'm a little jealous of her. Georgia Bennett! It's wonderful. You should name your child Georgia.
In case other people would like to complete the same sentence, let's have a poll over to the right. [Poll closed; see results below.]
Name update 08-19-2010! Mariel writes:
We struggled back and forth for days over what to name our little girl. Finally, we were convinced by all the enthusiastic commenters who supported your choice of Mirabel/Mirabella. Mirabel Sophie Bennett was born on August 12. She is healthy, beautiful, and looks just like her sister. Thank you for all your help!


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Neighborhoods: Westwood, West LA
This location is away from the craziness of Hollywood which makes it perfect for a quiet getaway. The patrons are classy and the service is always on point.
Ok Place – Great rooms, but has some rude staff. Most staff is nice (like Clifford) but some seem to not understand that in business, the customer is always right. Also, when our air conditioner stopped working and we called them at 3 pm to fix it please. When we got back to our room at 10 pm no one had ever been in our room to check it. To add to that, every day, from morning to night, it smelled like weed in our hotel hallway.
Very nice place. – Excellent place for meeting friends. Fastest vallet parker guys in the city. Great bar, pool, lobby and even an ice skating rink in the winter. GREAT local hotel.
still a class act – Still love the bars here and the hotel staff are great. Hate the valet charge, though. Try and find street parking at a meter nearby.
Great rooms! – This hotel is amazing. The rooms are chic and very modern. Not only are the beds super comfotable but the lounge downstairs is great, too! Not only can you relax in the room but you can also go to the Blue Lounge and relax on a nice sofa and have a cocktail. Great place to go dancing on the weekends!
Whatever, Whenever – Have stayed there several times and The W always takes great care of their guests.
The W stands for "whatever whenever" and they really mean it. Anything you could want, they can most likely take care of for you.
After a concert one night they made an In-N-Out Burger run for us. AWESOME!!!
THE PLACE WAS GREAT. – Great place if your between 21 an 40 to hang out. 4
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Another factor has plagued Loehmann's: its own expensive tastes. While T.J. Maxx and Ross offer big name brands, Loehmann's specialized in selling designer duds. The store would acquire cast-off or leftover apparel from, say, a designer's spring collection. It would wait to sell those clothes until the next spring, since fashion houses wanted to limit their supply and avoid a situation where an item would be on sale at Loehmann's while it was also on a rack -- at full price – at Bloomingdales.
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It's kinda odd seeing Layton accusing someone of being a witch right at the start, as I always thought he believed there to be a logical explanation for everything and he has debunked all the "monsters" and "ghosts" so far :) But I suppose the game explains it so here's hoping we will be getting it!
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layton games are amazing and dripping with style. Ace attorney is not THAT great. These two don't juxtaposition very well at all. I would much rather a solo effort from the layton crew.
This lookds pretty cool :D too bad it's on the 3DS :/
Oh, wow... So, cool! I always wanted to get into the Ace Attorney games, and I've only heard good things about Professor Layton. Unfortunately, I could never justify the expendature for either of them. I mean, money's tight, eh? Still, this looks like a fantastic reason to get a 3DS in it's own right. I really hope it comes to the US.
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It'd been nice if there had been some sort of subtitles.. Also, I hate Prof. Layton. Sorry :c
Layton vs Phoenix... this is a very intense and wonderful idea. I really expect a lot from this game.
The game seems like It'll be pretty intense, hopefully it turns out to be as good as it looks.
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The Kol Haruach Klezmer Band
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See the Kol Haruach Klezmer Band performing a hora set.
"I was astounded at your ability to get everyone up and dancing, and I mean at the same time. I have been to many Bar Mitzvah's. I've seen the MC or the band get first the kids onto the dance floor, perhaps some games, then the adults. I've never seen a band get everyone on the dance floor at the same time. That's a first. It's like you knew just what to play and when to start the music up, to get everyone in the mood. Getting the kids to dance with the adults. I was impressed. Like one big party, not two separate ones. I'd never seen that before. You had to see it to believe it. It was a real treat and made the party for me. My father and his friends dancing with my son and his friends, to the limbo!"
- Janice Goldman, Fairfax VA
While Kol Haruach is renowned for Israeli and Klezmer music, we go out of our way to cater to other musical requests that you may have while planning your party. We can honor requests for the following styles:
- Pop
- Swing
- Funk
- Jazz
- Light Rock
- Classic Rock
We are Klezmer musicians and seasoned Rock 'n' Rollers. We play with authority, enthusiasm and excitement. Playing a mix of klezmer, Israeli, swing, jazz, and great rock & roll, we know how to get the party going and raise the roof. Our band knows how to read the crowd, know how to get them up and dancing and having fun. Your guests will remember your party for years to come, and they will thank you for making it so spectacular!
The Kol Haruach Klezmer Band can also help you with smaller band options. If you are interested in the band, but are also interested in music for your ceremony or cocktails, we can provide musicians to help you with this. Please let us know.
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"Your band was wonderful. In fact, it was so good, we actually left 3 times. We had to go, so we left, but as we got to the parking lot, we could still hear the party and the music in the distance. The music was so good, we put stuff in the car, turned around and went back, staying for about half an hour. This went on two more times until basically, the party was over. We ended up leaving with everyone else. As I said, you guys were great. You were awesome!"
- Francis Kirschler, Charleston, South Carolina
Learn more about WEC and how we can help you
Leading Games for Your B'nai Mitzvah
Learn More about Entertainment for your Child's B'nai Mitzvah here.
New Klezmer Quintet The group always plays with improvisation and spontaneity – their musical "banter" is usually more important than restricting them to an actual formal arrangement. Klezmer, Israeli, Ladino, Latin and Jazz are almost always mixed into the program during each performance, no matter where the band plays. Taking Klezmer tunes and rocking them up, adding a Klezmer influence- our fans call it "Klezmer fusion" is their latest crowd pleasing invention. This band is available for concerts.
While Kol Haruach is renowned for Israeli and Klezmer music, we go out of our way to cater to other musical requests that you may have while planning your party with our Klezmer music expert Brian Choper. This is one professional band of musicians with two names and one set of top flight musicians building on one beloved musical tradition. Why two names? It depends on the venue we are playing. When we play private affairs, weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, we go by our traditional name, "The Kol Haruach Klezmer Band". However, when we play public shows, corporate events or parties, concerts or galas, we go by our English name, "The New Klezmer Quintet".
About Our Bands
Washington's Entertainment Connection is not your typical agency, as it is more of a music consultancy, where we not only help you match the best size and type of band to your event, we also work with you to survey your favorite tunes. This way, we cater the music list your taste!
Catering the music to your needs: Our bands are uniquely flexible musicians, in that they are individually able to play many different genres of music, including Rock, Pop, Funk, R&B, Jazz, Swing, Klezmer and Classical, all in the same event. For those who love the 60″s sound, we even have an awesome Beatles Tribute band. Each of our bands are professional party entertainers have their own specialty, but don't let that fool you into thinking that they are limited to only that sound or style. Our bands are professional musicians who cater their repertoire to your event. For example you hire one of our rock bands, and you want to hear some Latin, jazz, or swing music. No problem. We are professional party entertainment musicians. We can do that! We encourage you to check out each of our bands and sample the wide variety of music they can play. Then you can judge for yourself.
Professionalism: No Matter What Band You Choose: Washington's Entertainment Connection guarantees professionalism from all of our bands and has a proven record for creating outstanding performances and incredible parties! Unlike any other agency, the owner of WEC, Brian Choper is a well know and respected drummer who plays with many of the bands represented. Professionalism is our top priority. Our professional party entertainment bands will arrive on time and start on time, and will always look awesome. They will do everything they can to ensure your event is impressive, awesome and runs perfectly.
Duos, Trios and Quartets
Nothing compares to great, live music as party entertainment. If these are your thoughts, but you're still considering a DJ, here's a solution that can allow you to keep live music in your plans: the Washington's Entertainment Connection Quartets. Our smaller, more affordable bands are equally great for any corporate event, party, wedding reception, or cocktail hour. Whether you are looking for an event band, dance band, party band, bar mitzvah band or wedding band, for rock, jazz, swing or klezmer, we can help you balance cost with the desire for the excitement of live music. While the full bands of professional party entertainers usually have both two lead players playing off one another, the quartet has one. As an add-on option, we can include a player who also sings, or a vocalist. Whatever you choose, we can provide you high quality professional entertainment at a good price that will allow you to enjoy great, live music in MD, DC, VA for your party! A live music band makes the party in ways a DJ cannot. Now, with our affordable options, live music is within reach. Let us know you want an affordable option for that sound and whether it will be a duo, trio or quartet, we will help you choose the professional party entertainers that have the sound, the live music and the energy level you are looking for. You'll be surprised just how good an affordable a professional band can be.
Musical Options We Provide to People Looking to Hire Our Bands
A live band makes the party in ways a DJ cannot. Now, with our affordable options, live music is within reach.
From our music samples, decide what you like best. Let us know you want an affordable option for that sound and whether it will be a duo, trio or quartet, we will help you choose the group of professional party entertainers that has the sound, the music and the energy level you are looking for. You'll be surprised just how good an affordable band can be.
Keep in mind that as good as our trios are: nothing compares to the excitement, energy and versatility of the full size, live music band of professional musicians. Your celebration will have just the right elements of both to keep your event exciting and memorable.
With all of these options available, you can't go wrong! Give us a call and ask us for details.
Add elegance to any party, function or professional environment. For any event including a birthday party, anniversary, graduation party, corporate event, Bar or Bat Mitzvah or wedding reception, ask about our solo, duo, trio or quartet options. They are available for any occasion.
About WEC
Washington's Entertainment Connection (WEC) offers FIVE primary services:
Successfully matching clients with live bands and DJ's for both public and private affairs.
Management and support of specific bands.
Representation and promotion of independent bands and DJ's signed by the agency
Connecting clients with additional support services that have proven (to us) to be superior in the business, such as photography, videography and lighting
Expanding our mission to find the greatest musicians possible to hire to perform for you is WEC's affiliation with "Gigs For You". GFY is a non profit musician's organization that helps musicians and other entertainers network with one another and find work. (GFY was started by our founder, Brian Choper.) Through this affiliation, you can take advantage of these GFY resources. As WEC discovers new talent through GFY, that talent is brought into the A-List group of musicians hired by WEC to perform for you as you hire our bands.


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November 14th, 2012
And we're off. While Rihanna may call this the 777 tour due to the fact that we are travelling 7 cities in 7 days, it's more of an 8 in 8 for us. Today we landed in Los Angeles and all of the media are settled in at The Westin Hotel ready to fly like jet setters tomorrow.
This is such a unique idea that many are worried about the execution of this plan. But the fact that this is being put together by the biggest pop star in the world keeps your nerves at ease and your excitement at a max. RiRi has tweeted that she wants to turn this jet into an old fashioned party bus. I think it's safe to say that we're all very okay with that.
Tomorrow we head to Mexico City and judging by the radio personalities and other media representatives, we're all going to get a good read on what to expect on this tour by tomorrow's showing. I'm expecting we start off with a bang! After all, would you expect anything else from our Bajan Beauty? At Dawn We Rage!
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If you go someplace else for ribs, you made a mistake. – This is an easy review. Andy serves excellent ribs, chicken, sides, and desserts (when available). I've learned to ask how the ribs are - and if they say they "just came off", order something else. That is when the ribs are a bit.... "al-dente". If you like your meat to be falling off the ribs, you'll want to let them rest a bit longer. As long as they didn't "just come off" they will be the best ribs you ever had. Flavor and seasonings are superb.
The sides range from amazing to outstanding. Seriously, you can't go wrong. I like the greens, you might like the redskin potato salad, someone else might prefer the slaw. They're all good. If you happen to show up when the ribs haven't set-up, order the chicken. Delicious. They also have chipotle wings on occasion, if you happen to be there when they do, be sure to order those too.
It's easy to order more at Andy's than you can eat, so work out a strategy and eat the foods that keep best - last. For me that occasionally means potato salad or slaw for leftovers, and they're still excellent.
Great Baltimore BBQ – It gets no better than Andy Nelson's BBQ in this area. The ribs should be ordered dry and dipped in sauce. The dry rub is very tasty. The pulled pork and the brisket are very good. I like fries with my bbq but Nelson's does not serve them. That is a miss but they do serve potato wedges. Not really the same to me. They would not be as efficent if fries were offered so the trade off is fine. One thing that gets overlooked is the great service. The people at Nelson's make the place a great/must stop. It seems like one big family working behind the counter.
Great place to stop for luch or dinner. If you pass it will be your loss.
Displaced Texan's review – Best BBQ in these parts. The pulled pork is the best I've ever eaten and buy a bottle of Bama BBQ Sauce to take home. Great sides and classic apple cake. Decor is very entertaining. CATERING: food can be picked up or delivered and will be perfection. They bring the smoker to the party for large groups.
Great 'cue this close to "the line" – Having lived in 2 BBQ capitals, Memphis and NC, I know my 'cue, and Andy Nelson's ranks among the very best (it should--he's learned in the Carolinas and Memphis himself!). Pulled pork with great flavor; his sauces are wonderful too. And all the tea is sweet.... I moved to Maryland 3 years ago from the deeper South, and thank goodness for small miracles...Andy Nelson's was there.
Along the state line, a common facade hides an uncommon eatery serving barbecue. – The Scene
The Southern Pit's interior is reminiscent of a country inn, with its sturdy furniture and family photos. Off the bustling front entrance, three adjacent rooms with paneling and hardwood floors keep it simple. The space is minimally decorated in neutral hues; however, an abundance of pig trinkets and souvenirs are bound to catch your eye.
The Food
Smoky meats are rich in flavor and tender to the bone. The chicken is succulent and the ribs are robust--each seasoned and cooked over hickory wood. An array of sandwiches are offered, but it's the pulled turkey Q that will win you over with its tenderness and savory house dressing. Tantalizing sides include the mustard-based potato salad and baked beans in a sensational sweet and spicy sauce. Desserts, though not the focus, are worthy of attention, especially the Alabama apple cake flavored with cinnamon and chunks of fruit.
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The old joke about the State Bird being the building crane must have been born in Texas. When one landmark project breaks ground, you can be sure that several others are moving forward around the state: a huge new hotel to connect to the convention center in Dallas; a bigger, better Children's Museum of Houston; a new headquarters hotel for the Fort Worth Convention Center; a 1,000-room hotel complex in Austin; a new stadium in Arlington; an extension of the River Walk in San Antonio — it never stops.
In Dallas, city council members have just approved a purchase option agreement for an 8.4 acre site across from the convention center for possible convention center expansion and for a convention headquarters hotel. Estimates for the project's cost have ranged as high as $350 million.
Meanwhile, Victory Park Dallas is in its third stage of development. Its second luxury hotel, The Mandarin Oriental, is now under construction and will soon join the W Dallas-Victory. Victory Park includes 75 acres around the American Airlines Center sports and entertainment complex, a $3 billion city within a city. The pedestrian-friendly, Wi-Fi-enhanced area has a variety of meeting venues for small to very large groups.
Farther south, San Antonio has begun a $216 million project to lengthen the River Walk from a bit more than two miles to nearly 13 miles. The river flows through downtown's central business and tourism district. Barges ferry visitors up and down the two-mile stretch, pedestrians crowd the walkways, and the River Walk is hopping 24/7. The first phase of the planned extension will bring the River Walk north to several museums, the Pearl Brewery, and other cultural attractions by 2009. The second phase will take it south to San Antonio's four Spanish Colonial missions by 2012.
In Houston, the three blocks above the George R. Brown Convention Center and Discovery Green are being transformed into the Houston Pavilions, with completion expected by year's end. The Pavilions will be home to entertainment venues, including a House of Blues, and shopping. Planners can also expect upgrades at the Children's Museum of Houston and at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, which opened a new gallery in December.
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Dallas/Fort Worth
The Dallas Hilton Anatole recently converted its Stemmons Auditorium to a ballroom as part of the hotel's $40 million renovation. During the next two years, the Anatole will renovate its 700 tower guest rooms and Chantilly Ballroom. The hotel has 1,606 guest rooms and 333,400 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including 79 meeting rooms and 128,000 square feet of dedicated exhibit space.
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The Hyatt Regency Dallas Complex is undergoing a transformation of its 50-story Reunion Tower and historic Union Station, as well as the hotel's 160,000 square feet of function space, 56 meeting rooms, and 1,122 guest rooms. The combined $55 million project is being completed in stages. Hotel rooms were completed in 2007 and the Union Station function space will be available late this summer.
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Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine began an expansion in November that will add 203 suites for a total of 605, and nearly quadruple the size of the conference space to 27,000 square feet. The project should be complete in December 2008.
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Mandarin Oriental, scheduled to debut in 2010 in Dallas, will include a 30,000-square-foot spa, an outdoor pool, and 9,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
The Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa plans to open August 15 after a $46 million transformation. It has 430 guest rooms and suites and an 8,000-square-foot spa and fitness center.
NYLO Las Colinas should open early next year with 200 rooms.
A $13 million renovation transformed a former Holiday Inn Select into the 282-room Wyndham DFW Airport North hotel in Irving. It has 12,500 square feet of event space.
Benchmark Hospitality will open Lakeside Resort & Residences, under construction on Lake Grapevine in Flower Mound, this fall. Included will be 289 guest rooms, a 25,000-square-foot conference center, and a 12,000-square-foot spa and an outdoor pool.
The 1,840-room Adam's Mark Dallas has rebranded as the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The property, which offers more than 230,000 square feet of meeting space, is attached via skybridge to a sister Starwood property, The Westin City Center, Dallas. A renovation, to be completed this summer, includes a redesign of guest rooms and lobbies.
Omni is constructing a headquarters hotel for the recently expanded Fort Worth Convention Center. The $90 million Omni Fort Worth Hotel is expected to open in November with 607 guest rooms, 48,000 square feet of meeting space, and 97 condominiums.
Northeast of Dallas, the Hilton Bella Harbor at Lake Hubbard Dallas/Rockwell opened at the end of March overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard with views of the downtown Dallas skyline. The property has 231 guest rooms and more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space.
In Frisco, the Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel opens this month with 119 guest rooms and two meeting spaces, the largest of which is 480 square feet.
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The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center is set to begin construction early this year on a $50 million expansion that will add 158 guest rooms; a winding, "lazy river"; a new entrance; and a steakhouse.
The Sheraton Houston West Hotel opens this summer with 155 guest rooms and more than 1,000 square feet of meeting space.
Omni Hotels has taken over a former Sheraton in downtown Houston and will redevelop it as a 400-room, all-suite hotel with 30,000 square feet of meeting space. The Omni Houston is slated to open in 2009.
The Warwick Hotel reopened last June as Hotel ZaZa after a multimillion-dollar renovation.
The 313-room Doubletree Hotel Houston InterContinental Airport has completed a $6 million renovation. The hotel's 18,500 square feet of meeting space, including a 6,875-square-foot ballroom, has been upgraded.
Hilton Americas-Houston, connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, has 1,200 guest rooms, two ballrooms, and 30 meeting rooms with 93,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space.
Westin La Cantera Resort will soon become an arm of Gaylord Entertainment, which also owns the Gaylord Texan Resort near Dallas. The $253 million purchase includes two golf courses on 691 acres. Gaylord has also bought 90 acres of undeveloped adjacent land and is planning a three-year, $250 million expansion that will bring the resort to 1,000 rooms and 160,000 square feet of meeting space by 2011.
San Antonio's Marriott Rivercenter (1,000 rooms) and Marriott Riverwalk (514 rooms) hotels will undergo $45 million in renovations this year. The Marriott Rivercenter will upgrade 60,000 square feet of meeting space.
St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio has just completed a $12 million restoration upgrading all meeting areas, public space, and 352 guest rooms.
Got golf fanatics in your group? While naming San Antonio one of its top golf destinations, Golf Digest magazine singled out the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa for special mention as one of its Silver Medal Resorts. The resort has 500 guest rooms, 25 meeting rooms, and more than 33,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.
Some Austin streets and highways go by many different names and can be a bit confusing. (First Street runs north and south and east and west, for example.) For a primer on the lay of the land, go to austin.about.com/od/mapsofaustin/p/austinroads.htm.
The landmark 50-story Reunion Tower in Dallas closed in November 2007 for renovation, but the lights on the tower's globe will not dim. The $55 million renovation closes the observation deck and Antares restaurant, but the Hyatt Regency will serve customers in another part of the hotel until Antares reopens on the tower's top level.
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Austin's new Mexican-American Cultural Center opened in September on Town Lake. Dedicated to preserving and promoting Mexican-American cultural arts and heritage, the 126,000-square-foot center provides theaters, galleries, and classrooms where music, dance, literature, and cooking are among the arts displayed. The center also rents space for private events. (512) 478-6222; www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/macc_index.htm
The Hyatt Regency San Antonio recently renovated the Lonestar Palace, an event space (pictured at left) overlooking the Alamo. The facility now features contemporary Texas décor and a rooftop penthouse with a 2,000-square-foot outdoor deck, full catering kitchen, and oversized outdoor grill. With three indoor seating areas, a formal conference/dining area, and the deck, it can entertain groups of up to 150 people. (210) 362-6352
The French Room at the Adolphus Hotel (above) in Dallas has grand Baroque décor and can be reserved for private events. (214) 742-8200; www.adolphus.com
Galveston native Michel Menard built his classic Southern-style mansion in 1838 as a Greek Revival showplace. The Menard House was constructed in Maine, then shipped in pieces to Galveston, and reconstructed in what was early Galveston's most exclusive neighborhood. The house is available for group functions, and provides an elegant setting for meetings, receptions, period-costume events, and special banquets. (409) 762-3933; email@example.com
On Location: Feel Like a Rock Star
From the moment I pulled up to the Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando, I knew I was in for an experience. The doorman poked fun at my shirt, which happened to have another hotel's logo on it, and we had a good laugh. What a terrific first encounter with a staffer at the Loews Hotels-managed Hard Rock, one of a trio of themed meeting properties at Universal Orlando Resort. My delight continued as the chipper front desk clerk filled me in on what to expect: music throughout the hotel and resort complex all the time.
My natural high continued as I entered my room, decorated with early Beatles and Hendrix photographs, and saw the recycling bags. Earlier that week, on Earth Day, all three Loews hotels — the 650-room Hard Rock, the 1,000-room Royal Pacific Resort, and the 750-room Portofino Bay Hotel — became certified members of the Florida Green Lodging program. The voluntary program encourages guests and staff to be more environmentally responsible, and the Loews hotels allow guests to recycle plastic bottles, newspapers, aluminum cans, and office paper in their rooms. An energy-management program ensures programmable thermostats and high-efficiency lighting in all 130,000 square feet of meeting space across the three properties.
Loews has trained staffers to anticipate guests' needs. And there are other reasons meeting planners keep bringing meetings back: the walk to Universal Orlando theme parks (Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure) and to Universal CityWalk, a restaurant, club, and retail complex. Blue Man Group, for example, performs daily. And hotel guests need only their room keys to get to the front of the rides with Express Ride at the theme parks.
For a special VIP event, book your group at the Hard Rock Hotel on the third Thursday of the month. The property transforms its lobby into a concert venue and features name talent for its Velvet Sessions. Nothing like hanging out with rock stars to feel like one.


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Roundworm In Dogs - How They Get In And Affect Your Dog
Roundworms have evolved in such a manner that they can thrive in almost any environment. They can be found in freshwater, sea water and even terrestrial environments. There are nearly 20,000 species of roundworms, out of which 15,000 are parasitic. They are also the most prevalent of the worms compared to all other types of worms in dogs.
Many dogs are born with roundworms. These are generally passed to them by their mothers through the uterus or through the mammary glands. A mother can transmit larvae that are lying dormant in her tissues or organs to the fetuses she is carrying. She can also transmit the larvae while nursing since the larvae can enter the mammary glands and be ingested by the puppies.
There are, however, other ways in which roundworms can enter the body of a dog. The most common among them is by ingestion. Dogs can consume roundworm eggs or larvae-infected feces since many dogs do have a tendency towards coprophagy (eating feces). They can also ingest larvae by eating other infected animals like rodents.
Roundworms have a complicated system of migration in the body. The migration process depends upon the age of the dog. In adult dogs, roundworm eggs hatch inside the body and the larvae migrates to the respiratory system or other parts of the body. They can remain dormant inside an organ and can resurface years later.
In younger dogs, the larvae generally migrate to the respiratory system. These are then coughed up as vomit. In most cases, the dogs eat the vomit and the larvae enter the stomach. Upon maturing in the intestines, the adult worms produce eggs that are excreted in the stool, and the cycle continues.
All parasites feed off the host. Unlike dog tapeworms that absorb food through their skin, roundworms have separate orifices for ingestion and excretion. Roundworms intake whatever they can from what the dog eats, depriving the host dog of the nourishment that is necessary for its growth and health.
Diagnosing the prevalence of roundworms is relatively easy. A close examination of the stools shall reveal if your dog in infected with roundworm since the whole worm can be seen in the stool. The round spaghetti-like shape is also easy to decipher. It is possible that you observe symptoms of worms in dogs even when there is no physical evidence of the presence of roundworms in the stools. In such cases, a microscopic evaluation of the dog's stool becomes essential to determine if roundworm eggs are present. Many times you may actually see some common feline parasites in dog stools. This can happen if your dog has ingested infected cat feces.
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